Dean Lombardi

Last night Helene Elliott reported that the Kings have filed a formal grievance with the NHL against the Edmonton Oilers in regards to the Ryan Smyth / Colin Fraser fiasco. This week on Judge Judy, Fraser saw another doctor by… Read More ›

Since there is some friction from certain media types (or, more accurately, one) about our Drew Doughty news and since this comes from someone who I respected (and still do) but who has probably never read the site, let’s get… Read More ›

Just heard from our source minutes ago. Are you excited? I am excited. The L.A. Kings and Drew Doughty may have an agreement in principle on a long-term deal that may no longer have a NMC provision as a stumbling… Read More ›

So, I saw this Daily News gossip columnist, Dan Gross’, article about Mike Richards, Jeff Carter and their partying lifestyle that allegedly permeated into the Flyers’ locker room. The article claimed: Shortly after his arrival in December 2009, coach Peter… Read More ›

One reason Brad Richardson remained a Los Angeles King? Terry Murray. Our coach likes him and wanted Dean to keep him. Jake Muzzin had an excellent mini-camp and is making it difficult for the team to send him back to… Read More ›

As of 4:58 pm today, our source told me of forward progress on the Drew Doughty contract. It may have started yesterday. While we don’t know who has the most recent offer, Dean Lombardi has finally given Mark Guy (Doughty’s… Read More ›

At 7:54pm today (July 12), Helene Elliott posted the following in her article: Don Meehan, who teams with Mark Guy in representing Doughty, said Tuesday he hadn’t spoken to the Kings about Doughty since June 23. Meehan said he assumed the Kings… Read More ›

…relax about Drew Doughty. For those that don’t follow us on Twitter or Facebook, a head’s up that I will give you more information on Tuesday unless of course the deal is done, signed and official by then, in which case,… Read More ›

Insert grain of salt between your cheek and gum. Ready? Read. A Mart is very happy with the two year deal. It gives him a chance to prove himself. A one year contract would not have necessarily been a vote… Read More ›

For Part I, click Steve Tambellini is a prick. For Part II, click Steve Tambellini is a prick, II. Now, for Part III. This part will include the Lombardi Translator 2011 upgrade version courtesy of…moi…This is from Helene Elliott’s article…. Read More ›

On November 25, 2010, I wrote about Erik Cole and how I wanted him to fill our left wing need. I love Erik Cole. His speed, his two-way game, his ability to bury the puck and his leadership. He has… Read More ›

From Rich Hammond: Ryan Smyth has a conference call going on now to talk about his move back to Edmonton. Smyth made an opening statement, in which he offered thanks to the Kings organization — specifically Tim Leiweke, Philip Anschutz,… Read More ›

Dean Lombardi expects Ryan Smyth’s replacement to be mid-range. Now, if you take this statement on face value, that takes out any elite wingers or, for that matter, anyone over $4 million (my upper limit of mid-range). More likely than… Read More ›

It’s all over but the crying. Helene Elliott reports that the Ryan Smyth trade is finally complete. He went to the Oilers like he wanted and the Kings received Colin Fraser and a 7th round pick in 2012. I shut… Read More ›